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Coop's West Texas BBQ is a Lemon Grove spot ranked #2 of 7 in our Best BBQ in San Diego list, scoring 88/100. Order the rib tips, sliced brisket, hot links. The best pound-for-pound value in San Diego barbecue.
We scored Coop's West Texas BBQ 88/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Coop's West Texas BBQ reviewCoop's West Texas BBQ is in Lemon Grove, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Lemon Grove fills up early on sunny days.
Explore Lemon GroveOn our Best BBQ in San Diego list, Coop's West Texas BBQ lands at #2 of 7, just behind Grand Ole BBQ y Asado (90/100) and ahead of Phil's BBQ (85/100). Grand Ole BBQ y Asado holds #1 with 90/100, so the gap is 2 points.
See the full Best BBQ in San Diego rankingCoop's West Texas BBQ scores 88/100 against a best bbq in san diego field that averages 85.4, running from 82 at the bottom to 90 at the top. That puts it 2.6 points above the category average and ahead of 5 of the 6 other places we scored. It lands 2nd of 7, and the category leader is 2 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Coop's West Texas BBQ separates itself most on value (94/100 versus a 86.9 category average). Its softest showing is atmosphere at 58, 15.4 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for value, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Coop's West Texas BBQ | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | 92 | 87.7 | +4.3 |
| Consistency | 90 | 86 | +4 |
| Value | 94 | 86.9 | +7.1 |
| Atmosphere | 58 | 73.4 | -15.4 |
| Uniqueness | 86 | 82.9 | +3.1 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best bbq in san diego.
Coop's West Texas BBQ is the only place we have ranked in Lemon Grove so far, which makes it a destination stop rather than part of a walkable crawl — plan the trip around it.
If Coop's West Texas BBQ is booked or closed, these score closest at the same $16–26 spend in the same list:
Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Coop's West Texas BBQ scores 88/100 in our Best BBQ in San Diego list (#2 of 7). It is strongest on value (94) and taste (92). The best pound-for-pound value in San Diego barbecue.
Skip it if atmosphere matters most to you — that is its weakest category (58/100).
Coop's West Texas BBQ is a good fit for bbq. Because it ranks #2 on our best bbq in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Lemon Grove rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Rib tips are the sleeper order and cost half of what the ribs do.
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Score 88/100 · Order: Rib tips, sliced brisket, hot links · $16–26
Coop's is a strip-mall counter with a smoker out back and no interest in décor. The rib tips are the specialty, the hot links carry real snap, and the sauce is sweet-forward but optional. Portions are large enough to make the price look like an error.
Local tip: Rib tips are the sleeper order and cost half of what the ribs do.
Scored with our ranking methodology — bbq.
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